Rangers Call Up Pitchers Quantrill, Collyer to Bolster Bullpen

Injuries to Luis Curvelo and Chris Martin prompt roster moves for Texas

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:28am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a baseball pitcher, with overlapping planes of color and form representing the dynamic action of the game.The Rangers' bullpen shakeup aims to provide more stability and options for the team's pitching staff during a crucial road trip.Arlington Today

The Texas Rangers have called up pitchers Cal Quantrill and Gavin Collyer from the minors to bolster their bullpen options after placing Luis Curvelo and Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list. Curvelo is dealing with a right biceps strain, while Martin has a right shoulder impingement. Quantrill and Collyer will provide additional depth and options for the Rangers' pitching staff as they continue their 10-game road trip.

Why it matters

The Rangers' bullpen has been an area of concern early in the season, with Martin struggling in the closer role. The call-ups of Quantrill and Collyer give the team more flexibility and options to navigate their pitching staff during this road trip and potentially beyond.

The details

The Rangers placed Curvelo on the 15-day IL with a right biceps strain after he was injured in Tuesday's game against the Athletics. They also moved Martin to the 15-day IL with a right shoulder impingement. To fill those roster spots, the team called up Quantrill and Collyer from the minors. Quantrill was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week after a strong start, while Collyer had an impressive spring training and a solid start to the season at Triple-A Round Rock.

  • On Tuesday, Curvelo was injured while pitching against the Athletics.
  • The Rangers placed Curvelo and Martin on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday.
  • Quantrill and Collyer were called up from the minors to fill the roster spots.

The players

Luis Curvelo

A Rangers pitcher who was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right biceps strain.

Chris Martin

A Rangers pitcher who was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.

Cal Quantrill

A pitcher who was called up from the minors and was recently named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week.

Gavin Collyer

A pitcher who was called up from the minors after a strong start to the season at Triple-A Round Rock.

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What’s next

The Rangers will continue their 10-game road trip, with two more games against the Athletics before moving on to a three-game series against the Mariners. After that, they will return home for an off day on Monday, followed by the start of a three-game series against the Pirates.

The takeaway

The Rangers' bullpen has been an area of concern early in the season, and the call-ups of Quantrill and Collyer provide the team with additional depth and options to navigate their pitching staff during this road trip and potentially beyond.